Enrollment
1,657
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsburgh, PA
Baldwin Shs
Federal NCES profile for Baldwin Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420297000050
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baldwin Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #10 of 46
- schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Baldwin Shs has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Shs ranks #10 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Baldwin-Whitehall Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420297000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baldwin Shs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baldwin Shs
Baldwin Shs is a large combined-grade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,657 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,657 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 95 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Baldwin-Whitehall Sd spends $13,856 per pupil, 23% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pittsburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Environmental Cs at Frick Park (1,073 students): Baldwin Shs is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 10.9:1).
Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students) and Whitehall El Sch (669 students) alongside Baldwin Shs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baldwin Shs compares
Baldwin Shs on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,657 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,657
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Asian 17.0%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Baldwin Shs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd, which includes Baldwin Shs.
$13,856
Per student
-23%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Baldwin Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.E. Harrison Education Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcannulty El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baldwin Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Environmental Cs at Frick Park
Standard public school
1,073 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
Standard public school
840 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Montour
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Obama 6-12
Standard public school
678 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Propel Cs-Braddock Hills
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academ
Standard public school
618 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,657 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin Shs
How many students attend Baldwin Shs?
Baldwin Shs has 1,657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Shs is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baldwin Shs?
38.6% of students at Baldwin Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baldwin Shs?
The largest demographic group at Baldwin Shs is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baldwin Shs?
Baldwin Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baldwin Shs rank among schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Baldwin Shs ranks #10 of 46 schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is Baldwin Shs a good school?
Baldwin Shs earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Pennsylvania. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin-Whitehall Sd?
Besides Baldwin Shs, Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates J.E. Harrison Education Ctr (716 students), Whitehall El Sch (669 students), and Mcannulty El Sch (354 students). See the Baldwin-Whitehall Sd district page for the complete list.
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